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1. Lord Field of Birkenhead

   The university is saddened to learn of the death of our honorary fellow, Frank Field.

2. In Memoriam: Dr Larry DeNardis

   It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Honorary Fellow, Dr Larry DeNardis, the former US Congressman.

3. Confidential Waste Policy update

   The updated policy includes further information on disposing of small amounts of confidential waste in confidential waste bins across the university and on how you can order secure bags for larger quantities.

4. Extra Security is coming – Get Ready!

   LJMU will soon be bringing in additional security to protect everyone’s data, with the introduction of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to some online services.

5. The way to book catering internally is changing

   To help improve the catering hospitality service for staff, things are changing in the new academic year.

6. Biodiversity thriving at LJMU

   An environmental study has revealed dozens of species of wildflowers and grass are thriving across the LJMU estate.

7. Discovery of rotating disc around nascent star 'a special moment'

   Finding from ARI, ESO and Durham University could help us understand how stars are born

8. Conservation breakthrough - Drones could contribute to saving endangered chimpanzees

   A new study has revealed that drones fitted with a standard camera are able to detect chimpanzee nests, saving conservation researchers hours of ground work.

9. Machines that 'learn how to learn'

   Researchers have developed a new approach to machine learning that mimics humans ability to learn how to learn.

10. Study tempers hopes of 'voice assistant' retail boom

    Millions of consumers could end up giving shopping-with-Alexa a miss unless  retailers improve the buying experience, according to new research published this week by Liverpool Business School.